Educated Christian Statement

To fulfill our mission, we produce educated Christians. The faculty’s Educated Christian Statement articulates the institution’s vision of the Educated Christian.

An educated Christian is a faithful servant whose knowledge, values and skills center in loving God, loving others and loving learning.

1. 慈爱的上帝: Knowledgeably, personally loves God and His truth, manifesting this love by living according to biblical precept.

This attribute may be made apparent in the following ways. The educated Christian:

• Understands and loves the Bible, applying it by allowing it to shape his/her worldview;
• Demonstrates ability to talk intelligently about God and His working in his/her life;
• Understands loving God, applying this understanding in all relational interactions;
• Possesses a substantive grasp of orthodox theology.

2. Loving Others: Lives out love for God in loving others, manifesting this love in compassionate service.

This attribute may be made apparent in the following ways. The educated Christian:

• Understands how to love others and contribute to their lives;
• Develops and uses spiritual gifts, especially in discipling and mentoring others;
• Participates in Christian service, indicating a biblical ministry philosophy and passion;
• Engages his/her community through civic involvement;
• Understands interpersonal relationship skills, demonstrating this understanding through mature, gracious and professional interaction with others;
• Understands the importance of cooperation and works well with others.

3. Loving Learning: From a basic general knowledge and through a Christian worldview, eagerly acquires, 适用于, and communicates knowledge.

This attribute may be made apparent in the following ways. The educated Christian:

• Demonstrates critical, logical thinking ability, including the ability to differentiate between uncompromisable absolutes and peripheral matters;
• Possesses a biblical worldview that underlies and informs engagement with knowledge;
• Possesses a broad-based general knowledge, including understanding of and appreciation for the fine arts, 文学, 历史, 科学, 数学, and current events;
• Possesses a deeper knowledge in his/her selected field of study;
• Communicates effectively in speech and writing;
• Seeks knowledge eagerly, committed to a lifelong pursuit of personal development.